Punctuation (commas, apostrophes, semicolons) review

Punctuation (commas, apostrophes, semicolons) review

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a semicolon?

Back

Semicolons are used to connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (e.g., Jess's book) and to form contractions (e.g., can't for cannot).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Correctly punctuate: I have apples oranges and bananas.

Back

I have apples, oranges, and bananas.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Correctly punctuate: She loves reading she also enjoys writing.

Back

She loves reading; she also enjoys writing.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Correctly punctuate: The meeting is on Friday March 5 2021.

Back

The meeting is on Friday, March 5, 2021.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma) is optional.

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